The Circus Tent

The Circus Tent

The Circus Tent

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The Circus Tent

1978

2h 9m

6.7(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

The arrival of a travelling circus sends ripples through the inhabitants of a remote Keralan village.

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8 members

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Jalaja

Unknown Role

Jalaja

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Nedumudi Venu

Unknown Role

Nedumudi Venu

Acting

V K Sreeraman

Unknown Role

V K Sreeraman

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Gopi

Circus Manager

Gopi

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Sridharan Chambadu

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Murikkoli Krishnan

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Shankara Pillai

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Neralattu Rama Poduval

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